How to Say ‘Is in second grade’ in French
Est dans la classe de CE1
eh dahn lah klahs duh say-uhn
[eh dahn lah klahs duh say-uhn]
💬 Usage Tip: This chunk helps you build sentences: X est dans la classe de CE1.
🇫🇷 In France: Parents often ask about class placement very early in conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
Est
[eh]
is
Used to say someone belongs in or is placed in a class.
Mon fils Est dans la classe de CE1 cette année.
My son is in the CE1 class this year.
dans
[dahn]
in
Introduces the class or group someone is in.
Il est dans la classe de CE1 avec ma fille.
He is in the CE1 class with my daughter.
la
[lah]
the
Feminine singular article before 'classe'.
Elle est dans la classe de CE1 cette année.
She is in the CE1 class this year.
classe
[klahs]
class
Refers to the school class or group.
Il est dans la classe de CE1 depuis septembre.
He has been in the CE1 class since September.
de
[duh]
of
Connects the noun to the level name.
Elle est dans la classe de CE1 avec plusieurs voisins.
She is in the CE1 class with several neighbours.
CE1
[say-uhn]
CE1
A French primary class level.
Il est dans la classe de CE1 cette année à l'école du quartier.
He is in the CE1 class this year at the neighborhood school.
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